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The Hammersmith Palais has long been one of the country's legendary venues playing host to all the most important music genres over the last 100 years. Originally christened the Palais de Danse in 1919, Hammersmith Palais introduced Europe to jazz; i quickly shot to fame for its stylish décor, giant ballroom and live bands - qualities that have stayed consistently true to the venue today.
In the 1920's it was all about the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, until swing and be-bop took over in the 1940's and 50's. By the 1970's The Hammersmith Palais had become a hotbed for punk rock, Ska and reggae. The Clash named one of their most famous songs after the venue: “(White Man) in the Hammersmith Palais”. The 80's and 90's saw all the biggest British bands headline with unforgettable appearances from the likes of the Sex Pistols, The Police, U2, Primal Scream, Oasis, Ian Brown and more.

Hammersmith Palais conintues as both a dance and live music venu but in addition has now moved into the corporate marketplace. And in this role it make make an ideal venue for

"A Night at the Moveis - Take II"

Last updated: 02 August 2005


		The Hammersmith Palais has long been one of the country's legendary venues playing host to all the most important music genres over the last 100 years. Originally christened the Palais de Danse in 1919, Hammersmith Palais introduced Europe to jazz; i quickly shot to fame for its stylish décor, giant ballroom and live bands - qualities that have stayed consistently true to the venue today. In the 1920's it was all about the Original Dixieland Jazz Band, until swing and be-bop took over in the 1940's and 50's. By the 1970's The Hammersmith Palais had become a hotbed for punk rock, Ska and reggae. The Clash named one of their most famous songs after the venue: “(White Man) in the Hammersmith Palais”. The 80's and 90's saw all the biggest British bands headline with unforgettable appearances from the likes of the Sex Pistols, The Police, U2, Primal Scream, Oasis, Ian Brown and more. Hammersmith Palais conintues as both a dance and live music venu but in addition has now moved into the corporate marketplace. And in this role it make make an ideal venue for "A Night at the Moveis - Take II"